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  • 10-07-2007 2:07pm
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    EMPM
    Registered Users Posts: 321 ✭✭


    Hi,

    I am doing a triathlon in August, the only bike i have is a mountain bike and i am not looking forward to competing on it. Can anybody tell me if there is somewhere i could rent a bike for the day, or if there is somewhere i could buy a 2nd hand bike

    Thanks


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    RainyDay
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    Won't you need a road bike for training? It's not a great idea to rely on a new bike (or new shoes or new anything) for a big event.


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    daymobrew
    Registered Users Posts: 6,501 ✭✭✭daymobrew


    Changing the tyres on your mountain bike to slicks will make a big difference.
    I put aerobars on my mountain bike and they help too. I find the aero position quite relaxing - it takes pressure off the arms and shoulders, and is obviously more aerodynamic.
    Buying these will cost about 110 euro. While they won't be as good as having a road bike, as RainyDay says, using something new on race day is never a good idea.


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